Sandy Spring Friends School to Dedicate Nearly 2,000 Panel Solar Array

System installed by Standard Solar and financed by UGI; Array will provide educational opportunities for students

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Solar, Inc.:

WHAT:	Dedication of a 477 kW ground-mounted and grid tied solar photovoltaic system with an estimated annual output of 665,000 kilowatt hours. The array, located next to the Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) Adventure Park, will provide renewable energy to the SSFS campus. The estimated carbon offset of a system this size is 504 metric tons, which is equivalent to removing almost 99 passenger vehicles per year from the road, or a reduction of 1,173 barrels of oil consumed.
WHO:	Students, Faculty/Staff, Trustees and Friends of Sandy Spring Friends School as well as executives from Standard Solar, Inc. and UGI Performance Solutions
WHEN:	Wednesday, October 3rd, 1:00-2:30 pm (Rain date: October 24th). Official program to start promptly at 1:15 pm.
WHERE:	Sandy Springs Friends School
	16923 Norwood Road
	Sandy Spring, MD 20860
	Parking will be located in the Middle School parking lot (see map) and guests will be transported to the SSFS Solar Array.
RSVP:	Media please RSVP to Sarah Margolis at [e-mail]

About Sandy Spring Friends School

Sandy Spring Friends School offers a coeducational pre-kindergarten through grade 12 college preparatory curriculum, based on Quaker values and taught by a dynamic faculty that fosters a stimulating and diverse environment to promote leadership, social awareness, intellectual and spiritual growth. An optional five- and seven- day boarding program is offered in grades 9 through 12. Bus transportation and extended day programs are available as well. For further information, please contact Sarah Margolis at 301-529-3613 or 301-774-7455, ext.353, or e-mail at [e-mail]. Or visit the website at www.ssfs.org.

About UGI Performance Solutions

UGI Performance Solutions (UGIPS) is a vertically integrated service network of wholly-owned subsidiaries of UGI. The venture incorporates exceptional design and engineering capability, world-class execution resources, and the innovation and ingenuity of hundreds of dedicated professionals. With the capability to design, build, own, operate, and maintain energy and efficiency assets, UGI Performance Solutions provides clean, innovative, and effective solutions and technologies that deliver improved performance, a healthier environment, and significant impact to its client’s bottom line. For more information, visit www.ugiperformance.com or call Hannah Mein at [phone].

About Standard Solar

Standard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making solar solutions more accessible to consumers, businesses, institutions and governments, the company is leading the way to energy independence. Committed to offering responsible and energy cost-saving solar solutions that conform to the highest standards, Standard Solar is one of the most trusted and respected solar companies. Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the partner of choice to make solar energy financially accessible, helping customers through financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and navigating expanded federal and state and local tax credits. The company’s Standard Energy Solutions (SES) division provides energy auditing and retrofitting services for energy improvement projects. Named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for three consecutive years by Inc. magazine, Standard Solar is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.